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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy Inaugurates CoE & VRMS in JharkhandOn December 23, 2025, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, Ministry of Coal and Ministry of Mines (MoM), inaugurated a Centre of Excellence (CoE) under the National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM) and India’s first Virtual Reality Mine Simulator (VRMS) at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Dhanbad, also known as Indian School of Mines (ISM), in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.

• He also inaugurated two flagship projects of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) in Dhanbad.

Key Details:
Centre of Excellence (CoE): It will serve as a national hub for research and industry solutions in critical minerals, covering exploration, extraction, processing, recycling, reuse and waste-to-wealth.

• It will collaborate with industry partners and global universities such as the University of Cambridge(the United Kingdom, UK) and Saint (St) Petersburg University(Russia), with infrastructure support from IIT Gandhinagar (Gujarat), IIT Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh, UP) and Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), UK.

Virtual Reality Mine Simulator (VRMS): It is developed by IIT Dhanbad in collaboration with Coal India Limited (CIL) and its subsidiaries Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) and Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL).
VR Theatre: The simulator features a 360-degree immersive Virtual Reality (VR) theatre, which recreates real mining environments using actual mine data.
Dugdha Solar Power Project: The 20-Megawatt (MW) Dugdha Solar Power Project was inaugurated in the Dugdha region of Bokaro (Jharkhand).

• The plant is expected to generate 37.43 Million Units (MU) of green electricity annually, reducing 33,000 Metric Tonnes (MT) of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) equivalent emissions each year.

Integrated Command & Control Centre (ICCC): It is an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled ICCC, serving as a digital brain for BCCL by using AI and real-time data analytics to centrally monitor mine sites, washeries, and transportation systems.
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GoI Notifies New P&NG Rules 2025 to Boost Investment and Ease of Doing BusinessIn December 2025, the Government of India (GoI) notified the new ‘Petroleum and Natural Gas (P&NG) Rules, 2025’, introducing a revised regulatory framework designed to attract investment and simplify operations in India’s oil and gas sector. The announcement was made by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG).
Highlights of New Framework:
Single Licence: Under the new framework, companies will now operate through a single petroleum lease replacing the earlier system of multiple licences.
Lease Tenure: The new framework provides lease tenures of up to 30 years and be extended for the full economic life of a field.
Financial Penalties: Criminal penalties for violations have been eliminated and replaced with higher financial penalties of Rs 25 lakh, with an additional Rs 10 lakh per day for continued non-compliance.
Faster Approval: The new rules also stipulate a time limit on approvals. Applications for petroleum leases must be decided within 180 days, ensuring timely approvals.
Competent Authority: The Oil Industry Safety Directorate has been designated as the competent authority for offshore safety, audits and standard-setting across exploration and production activities.
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DRDO Signs MoU with RRU to Enhance Collaboration on Defence & Internal Security
On December 22, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA),  to enhance collaboration on defence and internal security.

• The MoU was signed by Dr Chandrika Kaushik, Director General(DG) (Production Coordination & Services Interaction), DRDO; and Professor (Dr) Bimal N Patel, Vice Chancellor, RRU in the presence of Union Minister Rajnath Singh, MoD, in New Delhi, Delhi.

Key Details of MoU:
Scope : Under the MoU, DRDO and RRU will undertake research projects, run Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and fellowship programmes, and conduct specialised training and capacity-building for security forces.

• It includes studying emerging security challenges, identifying technology gaps and future needs, and supporting maintenance and life-cycle management of DRDO systems used by Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and other security agencies.

Role of Entities: Under the MoU, RRU will contribute its expertise in internal security education, training and policy, and DRDO will provide advanced indigenous defence technologies.

CBDT Launches NUDGE Campaign for AY 2025-26 Compliance
On December 23, 2025, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), under the Ministry of Finance (MoF), launched a data-driven “Non-Intrusive Usage of Data to Guide and Enable (NUDGE)” campaign for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26, aimed at improving voluntary tax compliance.

Risk Analytics: The campaign primarily uses advanced risk analytics and data matching to flag potential discrepancies in filed Income-Tax Returns (ITRs) such as Bogus donations to Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) or ineligible deductions or exemptions, incorrect or invalid Permanent Account Numbers (PANs), and errors in the amount claimed for eligible deductions or exemptions.
Deadlines: The revised ITRs can be filed up to 31 December 2025 to avoid further scrutiny, enquiries, or potential demand notices. The returns updated after 1 January 2026 may attract additional tax and liabilities.
Background: Over 15 lakhs revised ITRs filed in AY 2025-26 under the campaign. More than 21 lakh updated returns for previous AYs from 2021-22 to 2024-25 were filed. Additional tax of around Rs.2,500 crores has been collected.
About NUDGE: It was first launched by CBDT in 2024 aimed at identifying potential discrepancies in filed ITRs using advanced risk analytics and data matching.

BANKING & FINANCE

Canara HSBC Life Insurance & ESFB Partner for Bancassurance
On December 23, 2025, Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited (Canara HSBC), a Joint Venture (JV) between Canara Bank and HSBC Insurance, has entered into a strategic bancassurance partnership with Equitas Small Finance Bank (ESFB), to expand life insurance distribution through ESFB’s branch network.

Highlights of Partnership :
Product Offering: Under this alliance, Canara HSBC Life will provide its life protection, savings, annuity, child, and investment‑linked plans through Equitas SFB’s branch network.
Financial Inclusion: The collaboration integrates life insurance with ESFB’s branch and phygital banking model, improving access for customers across Tier 1, 2, and 3 locations.
Alignment: The initiative aligns with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)’s vision of “Insurance for All by 2047”.
ESFB: ESFB, based in Chennai (Tamil Nadu, TN), was established as a microfinance institution in 2007 and became a bank in 2016 after receiving a license by Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Axis Bank Launches’ Digital Merchant Cash Advance Loans’ for MSMEs
In December 2025, Axis Bank Limited, leading private sector lender in India, launched a new digital loan product ‘Digital Merchant Cash Advance Loans’ for Micro,Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

• It is designed specifically to cater the cash flow requirements of small merchants.

About Digital Merchant Cash Advance Loans:
Loan: This new offering will provide an unsecured credit facility ranging  from  Rs 2 lakh to Rs 20 lakh to MSMEs.
Assessment: The product is the first-of-its-kind in the industry, assessing merchants’ eligibility primarily on daily cash flows instead of conventional financial documents.
Digital Process: The bank follows a fully digital process from application to disbursement, enabling merchants to receive instant credit decisions after submitting their loan applications.
EDI System: The new loan product features Everyday Installment (EDI) system, allowing shopkeepers and small merchants to repay loans in small daily instalments linked to their daily sales.

PayNearby Secures TPAP License from NPCI; Launches PayNearby Saathi App
In December 2025, PayNearby, leading Indian fintech company, secured Third-Party Application Provider(TPAP) license from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), allowing the fintech major to offer Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services directly through its own platform.

• After receiving the NPCI’s approval, the company introduced the ‘PayNearby Saathi’ application (app).

About PayNearby Saathi App:
Onboarding Process: The app supports UPI-assisted onboarding and usage through the company’s existing retail network and Digital Naaris, who support customers with digital financial services in local areas.
Banking Services: This new app is designed to provide UPI-enabled savings accounts and payments, and investment products like: Fixed Deposit (FD)/Recurring Deposit (RD)/Gold/Mutual Funds(MFs).

• It offers credit facilities such as personal loan, gold loan, business loans, and credit cards.

Supports Multilinguism: The app also features BHASHa INterface for India (BHASHINI), the Government of India (GoI)-supported Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven speech technology platform, enabling users to speak in their preferred language, raise queries, and receive instant response.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Malayalam Publisher Ravi Deecee Conferred France’s Knight of Arts & LettersIn December 2025, Ravi Deecee, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of DC Books which is of one of India’s prominent Malayalam literary publishing house, was honoured with Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters), one of France’s highest civilian honours, in recognition of  his commitment to multilingualism, literary innovation, and international cultural collaboration.

• Deecee formally received the award from Thierry Mathou, French Ambassador to India, at a ceremony  held at the Embassy of France in Delhi.

Reason for French Honour:
Translations of Famous French Works: DC Books has published Malayalam translations of some of the famous French works, including titles by Annie Ernaux, Celine, Johanna Gustawsson, Jean-Paul Sartre, Emmanuel Carrere, David Diop, and Maryse Conde.
Facilitates Platform for International Authors: Apart from publishing, DC Books has played an important role in bringing international authors to Kerala through its Vagamon Writers Residency, which has been part of the Villa Swagatam programme of the French Embassy since its launch.
Kerala Literature Festival (KLF): KLF, founded by Deecee, is held annually in the month of January in Kerala’s Kozhikode.

• Since its inception in 2016, the festival has emerged as one of the largest literature festivals in the world.
• In January 2025, France was the guest nation at KLF, the festival attracted some of the prominent French writers: 2019 Nobel laureate Esther Duflo.

Other Key Indian Winners:
Previous Publishers: It included Pramod Kapoor, founder of Roli Books and Aditi Maheswari, the CEO of Vani Prakashan Group.
Indian Actors: Some of the prominent Indian actors who have been honoured with the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters (3rd of the three-category award): Nandita Das, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan.
About Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres:
Overview: Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters, established in 1957 by the French Ministry of Culture, recognises individuals who have made significant contributions to the promotion of arts and culture in France and around the world.
Ranks: It comprises three ranks i.e. Commandeur(Commander), Officier (Officer), and Chevalier (Knight).
Winners: Since 1957, the Order has honored creators, thinkers, visionaries, and cultural ambassadors.

• The 1st class, comprised 162 distinguished personalities, including Le Corbusier and Marcel Pagnol, whose work shaped the artistic landscape of the the 20th Century.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Saleem Ahmad Assumes Charge as CMD of RVNL
On 23rd December 2025, Saleem Ahmad assumed charge as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways (MoR). He will hold the position until his superannuation on 30 April 2029 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

• He succeeded Sukhmal Chand Jain, who had been serving as interim CMD after the retirement of the previous CMD, Pradeep Gaur, on August 31, 2025.

About Saleem Ahmad:
Experience: Brings over 35 years of experience in the construction and infrastructure sector.
Key Role: During his career, Saleem Ahmad has served as Executive Director(ED) (Civil) at Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Limited and contributed to key projects at the Mumbai Port Trust.
Previous Role: Served as Director (Projects) at NBCC (India) Limited before joining RVNL.

ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

CCI Approvals on December 23, 2025On December 23 2025, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), approved the following proposals:
Acquisition of Certain warrants of Federal Bank by Asia II Topco XIII:
Approval: The CCI approved the proposal of  Blackstone Inc., American private equity firm, to acquire certain warrants of Federal Bank Limited, India’s leading private sector bank, through its subsidiary Asia II Topco XIII Pte Ltd.
Transaction Details: Following Federal Bank’s board approval in October 2025, Asia II Topco XIII will acquire warrants worth Rs.6,196.5 crore at Rs.227 per warrant, convertible into equity within 18 months, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Key Result: On complete exercise of the warrants, Blackstone through its arm Asia II Topco XIII will hold 9.99% of the paid-up capital share capital of Federal Bank (Target) on a fully diluted basis.
Acquisition of full control in Tata BlueScope Steel Pvt. Ltd. by TSL
Approval: The CCI has approved Tatal Steel Limited (TSL’s) proposal for acquisition of full control in Tata BlueScope Steel Pvt. Ltd, under the Competition Act, 2002.
Acquisition: As per the proposed deal, Tata Steel Limited (Acquirer) will acquire the remaining 50% stake in Tata BlueScope Steel Pvt. Ltd. (Target) held by BlueScope Steel Asia Holdings Pty Ltd (Seller) through its subsidiary Tata Steel Downstream Products Ltd (TSDPL) for up to USD 130 million (≈ Rs.1,100 crore).

• Following the completion of the transaction, Tata BlueScope Steel will become a 100%-owned subsidiary of TSL.

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

ISRO Successfully Launches ‘BlueBird Block-2 Satellite’ via LVM3-M6 Mission from Sriharikota, APOn 24 December 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the ‘BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite’ into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) aboard its Launch Vehicle Mark -3 – Mission-6 (LVM3-M6) rocket in a dedicated commercial mission from the Second Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh (AP).

•  The satellite was built by United States of America (USA)-based AST SpaceMobile Inc.,under a commercial agreement with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), a commercial arm of ISRO.

About BlueBird Block-2 Satellite:
Design: Features a 223 square meter (m2) phased array, making it the largest commercial satellite in LEO, and weighs 6,100 kilogram (kg), the heaviest commercial payload launched by India.
Purpose: Provides direct cellular broadband connectivity to standard smartphones without special hardware.
Connectivity: Supports global Fourth/Fifth Generation (4G/5G) voice, video calls, texts, streaming, and data services.
Constellation: Part of AST SpaceMobile’s LEO constellation, following BlueBird 1–5, with plans to expand to 45–60 satellites by 2026 in partnership with over 50 mobile operators.
LVM3-M6 Launch Vehicle:
Type: Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle MkIII (GSLV MkIII), also known as LVM-3((also known as Baahubali). This mission marks the 6th operational flight of LVM3.
Configuration: Three-stage rocket with two S200 solid strap-on boosters, one L110 liquid core stage, and one C25 cryogenic upper stage.
Dimensions: Stands 43.5 m tall with a lift-off mass of 640 tonnes.
Capability: Can carry 4,200 kg to Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) and approximately 8,000 kg to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
Developer: Built by ISRO with Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) and Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) (S200 boosters).
Previous Missions: Prior to LVM3‑M6, the LVM3 vehicle successfully launched Chandrayaan‑2, Chandrayaan‑3, two OneWeb missions carrying 72 satellites, and LVM3‑M5/CMS‑03.
About Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO):
ISRO was initially established as the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) in 1962 by former Prime Minister(PM) Jawaharlal Nehru, based on scientist Vikram Sarabhai’s recommendation. It was renamed ISRO in 1969 and brought under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).
Chairman – V. Narayanan
Headquarters – Bengaluru, Karnataka

DRDO Completes User Evaluation Trials of Akash-NG Missile SystemOn December 23, 2025, The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), completed the User Evaluation Trials (UETs) of Akash-New Generation (NG) surface-to-air missile system at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha.
About User Evaluation Trials: 
Overview: UETs are the final stage of testing conducted by the actual users such as Indian Army (IA) and Indian Air Force (IAF) to assess operational effectiveness, accuracy and reliability, ease of deployment and handling, and performance under realistic battlefield conditions.
Assessment: The Akash-NG system intercepted aerial targets at various ranges and altitudes, including near-boundary low altitude and long-range high-altitude scenarios. It demonstrated high precision against diverse threats such as high-speed and low-flying targets.

• The system met all Preliminary Staff Qualitative Requirements (PSQR), indicating it performed reliably and accurately under operational conditions.

About Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO):
Chairman – Samir V. Kamat
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Establishment – 1958
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SPORTS

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Unveils logo, theme song, and mascot of First Edition of KITG in ChhattisgarhOn December 23, 2025, Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), unveiled the logo, theme song, and mascot for the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG), scheduled to be held from 14th February 2026 at the Late B. R. Yadav Sports Stadium in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.

• The event was attended by the Chief Minister (CM) of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai, and the Deputy CM, Arun Sao.

About Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026:
Organisation: The Games are jointly managed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MoYAS), Sports Authority of India (SAI), Indian Olympic Association (IOA), National Sports Federations (NSFs), and the Chhattisgarh state organising committee.
Objective: The Games aim to identify and integrate talented athletes from tribal communities into the national sports framework.
Sports Disciplines: The inaugural edition will feature seven competitive sports: Archery, Athletics, Football, Hockey, Wrestling, Swimming, and Weightlifting.

• Two indigenous sports will be showcased to promote India’s traditional sporting heritage.

Scheme: The Games are part of the Khelo India Scheme, which promotes mass participation and sporting excellence and was declared an “Event of National Importance” in 2020.
Scholarship: Selected athletes will receive Rs 5 lakh per year for eight years to support long-term athlete development.
KITG Mascot, Logo & Theme Song:
Mascot: The official mascot is named ‘Morveer’, derived from ‘Mor’ (meaning “mine” or “our own” in Chhattisgarhi) and ‘Veer’ (symbolising courage and valour), representing the identity, pride, and spirit of India’s tribal communities.
Logo: The logo represents the identity and pride of India’s tribal communities while reflecting the official Khelo India branding.
Theme Song: The theme song celebrates the rich cultural heritage and “undying spirit” of tribal athletes, aiming to inspire youth from remote regions to join the national sporting framework.
About Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MoYAS):
Union Minister– Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya (Constituency- Porbandar, Gujarat)
Minister of State (MoS)- Raksha Nikhil Khadse (Constituency- Raver, Maharashtra)

OBITUARY

Jnanpith Awardee Hindi Litterateur Vinod Kumar Shukla Passed Away
On 23rd December 2025, renowned Hindi litterateur and Jnanpith Award awardee Vinod Kumar Shukla passed away at the age of 88 years in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. He was born on 1 January 1937 in Rajnandgaon(now in Chhattisgarh).

• In 2025, he received the 59th Jnanpith Award, becoming the first writer from Chhattisgarh to receive India’s highest literary honour.

About Vinod Kumar Shukla:
Career: He wrote actively for over five decades and emerged as one of the most influential voices in modern Hindi literature.
Debut: His literary journey began in 1971 with the publication of the poetry collection Lagbhag Jai Hind.
Major Works: His prominent works include novels Naukar Ki Kameez, Deewar Mein Ek Khidki Rehti Thi, and Khilega To Dekhenge, poetry collections Lagbhag Jai Hind and Kavita Se Lambi Kavita, and the short story collection Pedon Par Kamra.
Awards and Honours: He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1999 for ‘Deewar Mein Ek Khidki Rehti Thi’.

• In 2023, he became the first Indian to receive the PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

VP C.P. Radhakrishnan Releases Book ‘Sanatan Sanskriti Ki Atal Drishti’ in New Delhi, Delhi
On December 23, 2025, Vice President (VP) of India, C.P. Radhakrishnan released a book titled “Sanatan Sanskriti Ki Atal Drishti”, authored by Vasudev Devnani, Speaker of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, at the VP’s Enclave in New Delhi, Delhi.

• The book pays tribute to former Prime Minister(PM) Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee during his centenary birth anniversary celebrations.

Dignitaries: Some of the dignitaries, including Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), and Union Minister of State (MoS) Bhagirath Choudhary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW), were also present.
Book Significance: The VP described the book as a timely contribution highlighting Vajpayee’s eternal vision rooted in Sanatan values. He portrayed Vajpayee as “not merely an individual but an institution” embodying principles, democratic ideals, nationalism, and inclusiveness.
About Sanatan Sanskriti Ki Atal Drishti: The book emphasizes the importance of moral values, cultural heritage, and nation-building, drawing inspiration from the vision of former Prime Minister (PM) of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee, whose life exemplified dedication, integrity, and leadership rooted in Indian traditions.

Former RBI Governor Urjit Patel’s New Book ‘The Great Sanctions Hack’ Released
In December 2025, Former Reserve Bank of India(RBI) Governor Urjit Patel, who is currently serving India’s Executive Director (ED) at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), released its latest book titled ‘The Great Sanctions Hack’.

• The book was published by Rupa Publications India.

About the Book:
Model: The book features ‘Heuristic Model’ which tries to explore the reasons for frequent use of sanctions despite their perceived lack of effectiveness.
Objectives: The book outlines key purposes of imposing sanctions, such as enforcing regime change, compelling policy shifts, or limiting the economic capabilities of rival nations.
Game-theoretic Framework: This framework helps to explore issues related to secondary sanctions, counter-measures by the target country, and a role for a third party saviour (a ‘white knight’) who helps in mitigating adverse impacts of sanctions.

IMPORTANT DAYS

National Farmer’s Day 2025 – December 23National Farmer’s Day (Kisan Diwas) is observed annually on December 23 to honour farmers’ contributions to India’s social and economic development and mark the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Chaudhary Charan Singh, India’s 5th Prime Minister(PM).

• December 23, 2025 commemorates the 123rd birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh.

Background:
Declaration: In 2001, the Government of India(GoI) declared December 23, the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, as Kisan Diwas (National Farmer’s Day) to acknowledge his contributions to agriculture and farmer welfare.
First Observance: The first National Farmer’s Day (Kisan Diwas) was observed on December 23, 2001.
2025 Event:
2025 Award: On December 23, 2025, the 2nd edition of the Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards, instituted by the Kisan Trust, was presented in New Delhi to honour Chaudhary Charan Singh’s contributions to rural development, farmers’ welfare, and inclusive growth.
Key Launches: During the event, the Kisan Trust showcased an Artificial intelligence (AI) generated video of Chaudhary Charan Singh’s interview and launched ‘Sakshatkar’, a book highlighting his life and contributions.
2025 Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards Winners:

• Kisan Award: Satyawan Sehrawat for contributions to agriculture and farmer welfare
• Krishi Utthan Award: Dr Devendra Yadav for agricultural upliftment
• Agricultural Entrepreneur Award: Fruvetech Private Limited for innovation in agriculture
• Seva Ratna Award: Pratham Education Foundation for outstanding service
• Kalam Ratna Award: Harvir Singh for distinguished journalism

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National Consumer Rights Day 2025 – December 24National Consumer Rights Day, also known as Bharatiya Grahak Diwas or National Consumer Day, is annually observed across India on 24 December to promote understanding of consumer rights and responsibilities.

• 2025 Theme: “Efficient and Speedy Disposal through Digital Justice”

Background:
Enactment: The day commemorates the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), 1986, which received Presidential assent on 24 December 1986.
First Observance: The first-ever National Consumer Rights Day was observed on 24 December 1986.
Purpose: The Consumer Protection Bill, 1986 was introduced to safeguard consumer interests and establish consumer councils and authorities for dispute resolution.
Reform: The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which came into force on 20 July 2020, replaced the 1986 Act to modernise consumer dispute resolution, strengthen consumer protection, and address challenges arising from e-commerce and digital markets.
Key Initiatives in 2025: e-Jagriti Platform, National Consumer Helpline 2.0, Jago Grahak Jago App & Jagriti Dashboard, Consumer Welfare Fund (CWF), BIS & National Test House, and Legal Metrology Updates (2025)
About Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (MOCAF&PD):
Union Minister- Pralhad Joshi (Constituency- Dharwad, Karnataka)
Minister of State (MoS)– B.L.Verma(Rajya Sabha – Uttar Pradesh, UP); Nimuben Bambhaniya (Constituency- Bhavnagar, Gujarat)
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STATE NEWS

GAIL Signs MoU with Chhattisgarh for 12.7 MT Gas-based Urea Project
In December 2025, GAIL (India) Limited, formerly Gas Authority of India Limited, signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Chhattisgarh, for the development of greenfield gas-based fertiliser plant in the state.

• The MoU was signed by Rajat Kumar, Secretary (Commerce & Industries), Government of Chhattisgarh and Rajeev Kumar Singhal, Director (Business Development), GAIL (India) Limited, in the presence of Vishnu Deo Sai, Chief Minister (CM) of Chhattisgarh.

Key Details of Project:
Location: The new facility will be set up along GAIL’s Mumbai-Nagpur-Jharsuguda Pipeline(MNJPL) corridor.
Annual Production Capacity: The proposed facility is expected to produce 12.7 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) of urea annually.
Feasibility Assessment: Under the agreement, GAIL will conduct detailed techno‑economic studies to evaluate the viability of establishing the urea manufacturing plant.
Role of State Government: Under the MoU, the Chhattisgarh government will assist in feasibility studies, land allocation, approvals, coordination with authorities, and development of necessary infrastructure.

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